Side of the Desk

Fidelity Investments

This podcast shares the authentic experience of being a professional in today's ever-changing workforce. We highlight employee stories, mentorship successes, and accomplishments to empower all of us to reach our highest potential. Join the conversation around office life hosted by FidelityJobs and the Fidelity Women's Leadership Group. Fidelity is an equal opportunity employer. #FidelityAssociate read less

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Unique Careers at Fidelity

Unique Careers at Fidelity

It’s not all finance! From gaming to video production, Side of the Desk interviews associates with some of the more unique roles here at Fidelity. Listen and review our episode. #FidelityAssociate

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Unique Careers at Fidelity

Unique Careers at Fidelity

It’s not all finance! From gaming to video production, Side of the Desk interviews associates with some of the more unique roles here at Fidelity. Listen and review our episode. #FidelityAssociate

Exploring Fidelity’s Programs: The Boston Experience

Exploring Fidelity’s Programs: The Boston Experience

Side of the Desk takes you through our RCBX program, aimed to help more people through highly engaged associates who, by representing their functions in headquarters, deliver real impact to our customers and associate experience. #FidelityAssociate

Leading Women in Finance

Leading Women in Finance

To honor Women’s History Month, we sit down with a few of our amazing female leaders at Fidelity that help lead women in finance. #FidelityAssociate

Navigating Icebreakers

Navigating Icebreakers

Side of the Desk discusses ice breakers – those that work and those that don’t! Tune in for our tips on how to best “break the ice”. #FidelityAssociate

Bosses: The Good vs. the Bad

Bosses: The Good vs. the Bad

Side of the Desk discusses their experiences with bosses that are both good and more challenging, along with some key advice for managing up. Can you relate? Listen and review our episode. #FidelityAssociate

Honoring Native American Heritage Month

Honoring Native American Heritage Month

To honor and reflect on Native American Heritage Month, Side of the Desk sat down with #FidelityAssociate Brandon to learn about his heritage and how he brings his authentic self to work each day.

Experiencing Fidelity Sites Across the Country

Experiencing Fidelity Sites Across the Country

Listen as Side of the Desk talks about the various perks and offerings across Fidelity sites. With locations across the country, including Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, and more, each site has specific benefits that make the experience and culture unique. #FidelityAssociate

Talking All Things Podcasts at Fidelity

Talking All Things Podcasts at Fidelity

To celebrate National Podcast Month, Side of the Desk is joined by a panel of other podcast hosts at Fidelity Investments. Listen as they discuss all things podcasting and the variety of topics and resources that are offered here at Fidelity. #FidelityAssociate

Uncharacteristic Careers

Uncharacteristic Careers

In this episode, hear from Jackie and Sasha about their current roles, listen to their career path, and how they ended up in their positions at Fidelity. #FidelityAssociate View transcript

Meet Fidelity’s Summer Interns

Meet Fidelity’s Summer Interns

In the latest episode, Side of the Desk is joined by three Fidelity interns, or “FIDterns”, as we like to say. Listen to hear their about experiences working at Fidelity in summer 2023. #FidelityAssociate View transcript

Side Hustles at Fidelity

Side Hustles at Fidelity

Do you have a side hustle? Side of the Desk is joined by Bret Clancy, Vice President, Social, to hear how his side hustle in social media helped transform him professionally to help Fidelity’s customers. #FidelityAssociate View transcript

Work-Life Balance: Is it real?

Work-Life Balance: Is it real?

While it sounds good, having a work-life balance is easier said than done. Whether it’s returning from vacation or getting back the office, Side of the Desk discusses the best tips and tricks to making it real. #FidelityAssociate

Meet the Side of the Desk Team

Meet the Side of the Desk Team

Want to know who makes Side of the Desk? Go behind the scenes with the squad who drives this podcast. Hear about our day jobs, our career paths, and how we came to bring authentic workplace discussions to your speakers. #FidelityAssociate

Exploring Career Vitality Journeys at Fidelity

Exploring Career Vitality Journeys at Fidelity

Our discussion on career vitality highlights the lessons our guests have learned along their career paths, and their most valuable takeaways after moving through a variety of roles. #FidelityAssociate

Internships at Fidelity: The Importance of Networking

Internships at Fidelity: The Importance of Networking

Side of the Desk is joined by our summer interns to discuss a variety of topics, from interviewing to thriving in the office. We have a focused discussion on the importance of networking during the internship, with advice and best practices shared in our roundtable. #FidelityAssociate

The Authentic Out of Office and Taking Time Away

The Authentic Out of Office and Taking Time Away

The Side of the Desk team discusses the “authentic out of office”. Tune in to hear how we approach leaving, staying disconnected, and take time away from our jobs as working professionals. #FidelityAssociate

Part 2: FinTech and Leadership with Brooke Forbes & Adam Ely

Part 2: FinTech and Leadership with Brooke Forbes & Adam Ely

Part 2 of our sit-down with Brooke Forbes, Head of Technology, Personal Investing and Adam Ely, Chief Information Security Officer. Brooke and Adam dive into their career journeys and advice for developing leaders. #FidelityAssociate #FidelityTech

Inside FinTech with Brooke Forbes & Adam Ely

Inside FinTech with Brooke Forbes & Adam Ely

Brooke Forbes, Head of Technology, Personal Investing and Adam Ely, Chief Information Security Officer, sit down with Side of the Desk to talk all things FinTech at Fidelity – from their passion for their careers to the industry hot topics and challenges they face. #FidelityAssociate #FidelityTech

Manager Effectiveness & The Career Advice You Haven’t Considered

Manager Effectiveness & The Career Advice You Haven’t Considered

In our latest conversation, Side of the Desk is joined by Bill Ackerman, Head of HR, and his friend, co-founder and CEO of Humu, Laszlo Bock. Hear their discussion on how Fidelity collects feedback from associates on their managers through Humu to offer personalized coaching on their performance, as well as a piece of career advice you may never have thought of to consider. #FidelityAssociate

Practicing Mindfulness and Meditation at Fidelity

Practicing Mindfulness and Meditation at Fidelity

Side of the Desk sits down with #FidelityAssociate Julie to learn about meditation and mindfulness – and how it can be used to set goals and intentions both personally and professionally.